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Apalachicola, Florida
March 17, 2023
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Faithful & Steadfast in Our Transition | |
Dear Trinity Family,
Time never stands still, and every day brings its joys and sorrows. We have been so blessed to have had Martha Harris return to Trinity as our supply priest for the past several weeks. She has brought continuity and stability to us as well as wisdom, insight, and humor. Martha is currently in Denver with her son Canaan’s family. Sadly, Canaan lost his battle with cancer this week. Please keep all of them in your prayers and ask God to grace them with strength and courage during this difficult time.
Holy Week is fast approaching, and we are working to find coverage for our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter services. Until then, we will be using Daily Morning Prayer: Rite I or the Administration of Communion Under Special Circumstances at our 10:30 am service. I want to thank you for being such a faithful and steadfast congregation throughout this period of transition.
Our next Rector will be truly blessed to have you as his/her flock!
Blessings,
-- Rennie Edwards, Sr. Warden
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Be Part of the 2023 Tour of Homes | |
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Trinity volunteers are busily preparing for the Historic Apalachicola Home and Garden Tour set for Saturday, May 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. You, too, can serve by participating in our Greeter and Pillar Programs.
Be a Greeter!
Join us for a two-hour shift at one of the seven featured homes. In appreciation, you will receive:
* a free tour ticket
* an invitation to the Appreciation Party following the tour at 6 pm
NEW! Homeowners will host informal gatherings for greeters in their homes prior to May 6. Instead of being in a large group, these informational get-togethers will offer an up-close and personal orientation. Once you are assigned to a home, you will receive your information.
We thank you for your participation and your prompt response – by APRIL 2.
--Karen Kessel, Greeters Chair
greeters@trinityapalachicola.org
SIGN UP ONLINE
or
Download a Greeter form and deliver or mail to Trinity Church
Join Us as a Pillar!
The Pillar Program is a vital part of the success of Trinity’s Tour of Homes ministry. Funds raised allow us to restore and maintain the historic buildings on our campus: the Church (1836), the Rectory (1900), and Benedict Hall (1932). Following last fall’s renovation of Benedict Hall, many of you know firsthand what a more comfortable and inviting space it has become for church and community activities.
By becoming a Pillar, you can help ensure our 2023 tour will be Trinity’s most successful ever!
--Rennie Edwards, Pillar Program Chair
SIGN UP ONLINE
or
Download a Pillar form and deliver or mail to Trinity Church
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Easter Lily Dedication
Easter is a special time to remember loved ones or special people in our lives, and dedicating Easter Lilies at church is a lovely Trinity tradition.
If you would like to participate, please complete the information on this form and return it, with your check (payable to Trinity with Easter Lily in the memo line) by April 1. The large lily is $35 and the small lily is $20.
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Thoughtful Homilies for the Lenten Season | |
Trinity is grateful to Penny Marler and P.J. Erwin for offering homilies at our Sunday services during the time that our supply priest, The Rev. Martha Harris, is away because of a family emergency. Penny will deliver the homily this Sunday, March 19; P.J. spoke to us last Sunday and will return on March 26. | |
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It's Auction Time!
Are you downsizing? Cleaning out closets? Finding long forgotten items
in your attic that your children don't want? Please consider donating
your better treasures to be sold at the TOH Auction.
Let's make this the best one yet!
Please contact Ginger Lawson at ginger.lawson48@gmail.com or
Kathy Rushmore at kathyrushmore@aol.com and send
pictures and descriptions of your items.
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Susie Wagoner recently celebrated her 81st birthday with Ralph and a few friends on their beautiful Apalachicola porch. | |
You Can Help Our Diocese "Go Forward"
The "Go Forward" capital campaign for the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast is in the home stretch at 73% of its goal. Trinity is joining their 30-day challenge that runs through April 1 and takes advantage of matching funds. Donation cards are available at the back of the church and in the office. You can also go to the Go Forward website to learn more and make your donation.
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Tasty Pizza Fun at Table Talks | |
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Trinity Table Talks (TTT) continues to bring friends together for food & fun. Recently, Kerry Petty hosted a pizza party. Learning the finer points of dough & toppings with Kerry were Chris Presnell, Mandi Singer, Kay Carson, Paul McAbee, and Patti and Bill McCartney. | |
Trinity Outreach Supports Local Groups | |
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Your Outreach Committee met on March 9, 2023. About $2,000 remains in our account beyond expenses (including $500 for a sponsorship of February’s African-American History Festival at Holy Family), regular commitments to the Food Pantry, ECCC, and Backpack Buddies, along with funds set aside for our annual Trinity Outreach Award and a community clean-up project.
Our recent drives for cleaning supplies for seniors with the ECCC and ensure/boost for terminally ill patients with Big Bend Hospice were very successful. Thanks to your generosity, we collected 358 bottles of nutritional supplement. And because of your willingness, Backpack Buddies of Franklin County has 13 Trinity volunteers to help pack weekend food for 263 children.
In partner news, the ECCC hired its first director, and Backpack Buddies incorporated as a nonprofit and purchased a climate controlled portable building off-campus to facilitate packing and storage.
-- Martha Harris, Steve Watkins. Susie Wagoner, Jason Carter, Myrtis Wynn, and Penny Marler (Chair)
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March 19, 2023
Officiant - Rennie Edwards
Homily - Penny Marler
Greeters - Allen Ember, Ralph Wagoner
Lector - Steve Watkins
Prayers of the People - Ina Margaret Meyer
Acolyte - Susan Farmer
Altar Guild - Susan Galloway
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March 26, 2023
Officiant - TBD
Homily - P.J. Erwin, DMin
Greeters - Bill & Patti McCartney
Lectors - Rennie Edwards, Penny Marler
Prayers of the People - Kristin Anderson
Acolyte - Steve Watkins
Altar Guild - Susan Galloway
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Your Bay View: Trinity's bi-weekly e-newsletter, the Bay View, reaches members and friends every other Friday, sharing news and inspiration for and about our parish. Please send information and announcements, as well as photographs, to info@trinityapalachicola.org or call the church office at 850-653-9550. The deadline for submission is noon on Wednesday of each publication week. (The next deadline is March 29, 2023)
-- Kay Carson, Editor
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Worship Service at 10:30 am Sunday, Eastern time
Church address: 79 6th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Office address: 76 5th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Mailing address: PO Box 667, Apalachicola, Florida 32329
Phone number: (850) 653-9550
Email: info@trinityapalachicola.org
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